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W31 CHP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 CHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 141,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 135,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 135,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 128,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front jacking points corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 121,839 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 121,837 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inop

several areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,538 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp inop

several areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 16 Dec 2020 116,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

mil lamp on

several areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

internal wear noted in steering rack advise investigate

rear differential mtg rubbers de bonding

Fail 31 Oct 2018 116,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear differential mtg rubbers de bonding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

internal wear noted in steering rack advise investigate

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,788 miles

Glow plug/eml light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service overdue by 396 days

Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Glow plug/eml light on indicating a fault

Service overdue by 396 days

Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,502 miles

Some wear noted in front steering arms

Fail 27 Oct 2016 103,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light is on

Glow plug light is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some wear noted in front steering arms

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,445 miles

Both front wing liners damaged and insecure

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Near side front tyre is wearing thin

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,445 miles

Both front wing liners damaged and insecure

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Near side front tyre is wearing thin

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,216 miles

Near side front wing liner is insecure

Steering wear noted when steering is rocked

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side front wing liner is insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering wear noted when steering is rocked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,905 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,905 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,776 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 39,776 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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W31 CHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W31 CHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W31 CHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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